Director Jeff Collister helms the production with heart, astutely probing beneath the surface of the spellers for breadth and depth of character. Everyone can identify with the theme of this Tony Award winner--teens that want to play the high school game, yet still manage to be outstanding.

Join these whiz kids for hilarious fun, and enjoy learning a few new words in the bargain. Please note that the play contains some humorous use of adult language.Concept and book are by Rebecca Feldman, and music and lyrics by William Finn.

Center REP’s ‘Bee’ runs through June 21 at Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Tickets range in price from $47 to $52. Call (925) 943-7469 or purchase online.

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Ashley West is a theater FAN-atic, who has performed with Bay Area Theatresports and directed at One Act Theatre. She has done every possible theater task--assembled props, dressed actors and revised scripts. Contact Ashley here.